If not now, then when?
Posted by Amy on Monday December 19, 2011
If you’ve held back on doing something, whether it’s kickstarting your own business or if you’re hesitant about typing out that first post on your new blog, isn’t it about time you started? December is ending soon, and there’s nothing like the smell of a new year, inching along quickly to kick yourself into gear.
I’m asking myself the same question on a daily basis these days – the question is, are you?
Happy Monday folks!
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Lose the fear of being wrong
Posted by Amy on Monday October 17, 2011
I’ve always been afraid of being wrong.
The embarrassment, the laughter – in my head it was always so hard to bear. Until I failed once. And again. And yet again. And you know what? It’s not that bad. In fact, every time I failed, I dusted myself off and went on my way. Oh sure, I had the occasional graze on my knee, a bump on my elbow and a slightly bruised ego, but I was whole – and that is what matters.
And here’s a secret: no one is really watching.
So lose the fear, make mistakes, celebrate and learn from them.
Because everyone’s so focused on not making mistakes that they’re not caring if you made one.
Happy Monday folks, and stay tuned for the launch of our latest zine! :)
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You can do anything, but not everything.
Posted by Amy on Monday October 10, 2011
I’m trying to remember this.
In between running Pikaland, taking on freelance projects and cooking up new projects for Pikaland (yes, you read that right!) I sometimes stop to remind myself that I have only two pairs of hands, which means that I need to prioritize and to simplify things, processes and life in general.
I’ve been thinking a lot about focus these days, and realizing the importance of making a deliberate choice of focusing my strengths, goals and how I am going about to achieve them. I’ve taken to dissecting ideas down to their core, eliminating the unnecessary, and I make sure that I devote my time to people who I care about and who care about me in return.
And best of all, while I may not be able to do everything, having a bit of help does tremendous things to the spirit. I’ve added another pair of hands to Pikaland and all I can say is that I’m excited at where things are going. Aiming for the stars seems less daunting when you have others who believe in your vision and is supporting you along the way.
Have a lovely week ahead folks!
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If you're bored...
Posted by Amy on Monday October 3, 2011
… then you’re most probably boring other people as well.
Do stuff.
Make things.
Read.
Draw (here’s a free list of 100 things to draw).
Go do goofy things.
Experiment.
Fail once in a while.
Live a little.
Because life’s too short to be boring.
Happy Monday folks!
( Image via Missy Austin )
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I apologize for leaving you all in the lurch last week – I’ve been dashing crazily from one state to another, all for the union of two friends. It was well worth it though, and I do recommend getting some crazy into your life to feel alive. Phew!
Here’s to an exciting week ahead!
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